Drivers Ed for Denver West High School Cowboys
Cowboys, saddling up for your first license doesn’t have to be a long ride. Our Capitol Hill classroom is a short drive northeast from West’s Elati Street campus — about 10 minutes. Every West student qualifies for our partnership discount on drivers ed, permit testing, and behind-the-wheel lessons.
A Short Ride from Elati Street to Your License
Denver West High School has been part of the city’s west side for well over a century — and American Driving Academy has been teaching Colorado teens to drive for more than 25 years. Every West Cowboy qualifies for our partnership discount on the full range of drivers ed courses, permit testing, and behind-the-wheel lessons.
Our Capitol Hill classroom is your nearest ADA location: a short drive northeast from Lincoln Park / La Alma, across central Denver. Book online or register in person — your partnership pricing applies either way.
The Closest ADA Location to Denver West
West sits on Elati Street just south of downtown. Our Capitol Hill classroom is a short hop northeast — about a mile and a half by car, under ten minutes in normal traffic.
American Driving Academy — Capitol Hill
1245 E Colfax Ave, Ste 401
Denver, CO 80218
Closest ADA classroom to West · Short drive northeast across central Denver
From Denver West’s
Elati Street campus
Other ADA classrooms West families can use:
Montbello / Northeast
12015 E 46th Ave, #450
Denver, CO 80239
Southeast Denver
2055 S Oneida St, #220
Denver, CO 80224
Southwest Denver
1934 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
Why West Families Trust Us
More than two decades of teaching Colorado teens to drive has taught us that every learner is different. Our instructors meet each student where they are, stick with real skill-building, and build the kind of confidence that lasts long past the road test.
Here’s a quick look at how we prep Cowboys from permit to license.
Courses & Pricing for Denver West Students
Every option below is priced at the West partnership rate — discounted from our standard public pricing. Cowboys must be at least 14 years and 6 months old to begin the 30-hour course.
Online 30-Hour Course
Colorado’s top-rated online drivers ed course. Self-paced, engaging, and built around 100+ short video lessons.
- Start any time, at your own pace
- 100+ video lessons and quizzes
- Satisfies Colorado’s 30-hour requirement
Online Course + Permit Test + 3 Lessons
Our best-value bundle. 30-hour online course, permit knowledge test, and three 2-hour driving lessons — most of what Cowboys need before the road test.
- 30-hour online course built in
- Permit test at our Capitol Hill office
- 3 two-hour driving lessons
- Best overall value for most students
In-Person 30-Hour Course + Permit Test
Classroom-led instruction at our Capitol Hill location — a short drive northeast from West. Weekends and school breaks only, so it won’t conflict with your academic schedule.
- Held at 1245 E Colfax Ave
- Weekends & school-break schedules
- Permit knowledge test included
- Quick drive from Elati Street
In-Person Course + Permit Test + 3 Lessons
The full in-person bundle: 30 classroom hours, permit test, and 3 two-hour driving lessons — best for students who thrive in an instructor-led setting.
- 30-hour in-person classroom course
- Permit knowledge test included
- 3 two-hour driving lessons
- Calm, supportive classroom
Colorado Driver’s License Test
Skip the DMV line and road-test with us. About 20 minutes on familiar central Denver streets — no parallel parking, no highway.
- ~20 minute road test
- No parallel parking
- No highway driving
- 1-year permit hold required (under 18)
6-Hour Behind-the-Wheel Package
Three 2-hour lessons with a certified instructor. Neighborhood streets, highway confidence, parallel parking, and road-test prep — all in the car, all at your pace.
- 3 lessons, 2 hours each
- Neighborhood & highway driving
- Parallel parking practice
- Lessons 7 days a week
Your Path from West Cowboy to Colorado Driver
Colorado uses a Graduated Driver Licensing system. Here’s the six-step path — and where American Driving Academy fits in.
Age 14 ½ — Start the 30-Hour Course
Begin Colorado’s required drivers education course. Take it online at home ($29.85) or in-person at our Capitol Hill classroom ($150) on weekends and school breaks.
Pass the Permit Knowledge Test
Once the course is done, sit the permit test at our office. ADA is an authorized testing site — skip the DMV.
Age 15 — Pick Up Your Permit
Visit the DMV with a parent or guardian and your test results to receive your Colorado instruction permit.
Start Behind-the-Wheel Lessons
With your permit in hand, begin lessons with a certified ADA instructor. Students under 16 ½ need at least 6 professional hours.
Hold the Permit 12 Months
Colorado requires a 12-month permit hold (if under 18) before the license test. Use the year to stack up real practice miles with a parent.
Pass the License Road Test — $85
Road test with us: about 20 minutes on familiar streets, no parallel parking, no highway. Pass and walk out a licensed Colorado driver.
Lessons That Actually Build Confidence
Behind-the-wheel isn’t just test prep. Your student rides with a calm, patient instructor through real central Denver traffic, highway merges, weather driving, and the kind of practice parents don’t always have time to cover.
- One-on-one with a certified instructor
- Neighborhood, highway, and parking practice
- Road-test route familiarity
- Lessons 7 days a week
- Pick-up & drop-off available
Why West Families Choose American Driving Academy
Two-plus decades of teaching Colorado teens. Here’s what makes us the local choice for Denver West Cowboys.
AAA Approved
One of only 2 AAA Approved Driving Schools in Colorado. Independently verified curriculum, certified instructors, and inspected training vehicles.
Short Drive Across Town
Our Capitol Hill classroom is a quick drive northeast from West — about a mile and a half, under 10 minutes in typical traffic.
Exclusive Cowboys Pricing
West students qualify for our partnership discount on every course and lesson. Below-public pricing, same instructor quality.
25+ Years in Colorado
More than two decades teaching Colorado teens to drive safely. Proven curriculum, proven instructors.
Scheduled Around School
In-person classes on weekends and during school breaks. Driving lessons 7 days a week. Online course available 24/7.
Patient Instructors
Our instructors teach like they’re teaching their own kids — calm, clear, and focused on real skills.
Trusted by Colorado Families
Hear directly from parents and students who’ve been through our program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions West parents and students ask us most.
How close is ADA to Denver West High School?
What discount do West Cowboys get?
When can my Cowboy begin drivers ed?
Is the permit test available at your office?
Online or in-person — which works better for West students?
When are in-person classes held?
Can West students take the road test with ADA?
Ready to Ride Out, Cowboys?
Pick a course below to get started, or call us and we’ll walk you through the best fit for your West student.
Or give us a call: 303-623-1404